
Business Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Gain essential skills, mentorship, and real-world experience for entrepreneurial success.
Business Innovation and Entrepreneurship, B.B.A.
The curriculum in MTSU's Business Innovation and Entrepreneurship degree program is flexible and allows students to tailor the program to fit specific needs while acquiring the business background necessary for pursuing entrepreneurial goals.
Successful business professionals contribute to the program and an advisory board of recognized entrepreneurial leaders mentors students. Specialized courses, an internship, and interaction with acknowledged business leaders will provide the impetus to start and operate a successful business.
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MTSU magazine shows value of students’ real-world experience to degree, resume
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MTSU on WGNS: New to Blue orientations, summer Executive Education courses, Alumni Summer College [LISTEN]
Middle Tennessee State University representatives recently appeared on WGNS Radio to discuss this summer’s New to Blue student orientation sessions, upcoming offerings from the Executive Education program, and another great reconnection opportunity through the annual Alumni Summer College.[ Read More ]

MTSU magazine shows value of students’ real-world experience to degree, resume
Middle Tennessee State University’s Winter 2025 edition of MTSU magazine makes a compelling case that on the Blue Raider campus, a degree isn’t just a degree — it’s a resume.[ Read More ]
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Business Innovation and Entrepreneurship, B.B.A.
Due to the dual focus on business development and business ownership, MTSU alumni hold positions that include, among many others:
- CEO
- Manager
- Company founder
- President
- Product design
- Product manufacturer
- Sales specialist
Employers of MTSU alumni include:
- Disney
- Enterprise
- Nashville Predators
- Rutherford County government
- Sherwin-Williams
- St. Jude
- UPS
- Wright Travel

MTSU’s Career Development Center
MTSU offers a comprehensive Career Development Center that serves students throughout the full student experience and beyond. They collaborate with faculty and staff to equip students with the tools to be marketable to the world of work and continuing education.
Students can schedule an appointment or check online resources and job boards at mtsu.edu/career.
Students can find current internship opportunities by talking to faculty and visiting the University job and internship board called Handshake.
Wondering what you can do with your major? Check out our What Can I Do with A Major In guides.



Mission
The Entrepreneurship Program's mission is to provide education about the roles and contributions of entrepreneurs in economic development and job creation and to foster the growth and development of entrepreneurship.
Program objectives Include:
- Encourage creativity and innovation.
- Prepare students for successful venture creation and implementation.
- Provide opportunities for students to gain knowledge required for startup and successful operation.
- Help students create "real" business plans.
- Facilitate networking for students to meet and learn from local, regional, and national entrepreneurs.
- Introduce students to the expertise of Small Business Development Centers.
- Encourage student participation in national and global entrepreneurship celebrations.
- Give students opportunities to participate in the Collegiate Entrepreneurs' Organization (CEO).
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